About Silver Strike-4, 384

Silver Strike-4 is a reactive silver borosilicate color that develops soft silver tones over a darker base.

It delivers much of the reaction of Silver Strike-5 with a more subdued result. Worked lightly, the color can develop warm butterscotch-like tones, while heavier reduction brings out deeper smoky silvers and muted purples.

Created to give lampworking artists more flexibility as silver prices climbed, Silver Strike-4 delivers dependable silver effects at $63.50/lb — offering the look and performance artists expect from reactive silver colors without the inflated price tag.

If you want a more intense strike and broader reactive range, try Glass Alchemy’s Silver Strike-5.

Working Tip: Heat to a dull orange and cool multiple times to strike the color. Use a reducing flame to create the popular bleached tones.